Also known as the Science of Eight Limbs. These classes are great for fitness and can be enjoyed by people of all ages! Check out our Adult's Classes and Kid's classes! Boost your discipline, strength and fitness with this powerful martial art!

A Martial Art, Combat Sport and Self Defense System focusing on grappling and ground control. Since fights do end up on the ground, training in this martial art will enable you to defend yourself in this situation no matter what size you are.

The Filipino Martial Arts

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Published: January 17, 2012

What makes IMPACT Filipino Martial Arts program different from others?

Let's face it. Techniques are techniques. No matter where you go, you'll hear that some system has the same moves but with a cooler name or shown in some magical format. Here at IMPACT, our teaching methods are built to install mindsets and to get a student to "get good" really fast! Instead of keeping knowledge from the learner, IMPACT teaches it right away. Why wait until years down the road to finally see something that would be useful now? When you visit our academy, you'll see the reason that IMPACT Martial Arts Academy is the right place for you.

Potential students will get to train in systems like the Quintin Legacy Blend, Inosanto Blend, Sayoc Kali and Atienza Kali. Having that kind of lineage only means one thing. It means there is a tremendous amount of experience in the pillars of our family systems that have been combat used and combat proven.

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"I'm not coordinated enough."

IMPACT is known for its top notch instruction where each student goes through phases that increases coordination dramatically. Ultimately, increased eye speed, hand speed, thought speed, reaction speed, etc is realized within a relatively short amount of time. Imagine what you can do what these attributes in other parts of your life!

"I'm too old to start."

No one is ever too old to practice or even begin to get into the Filipino Martial Arts. Because of our training environment, the physical impact to the body through training is lessened significantly but does not remove the opportunity to get a workout that warriors had before firearms were invented.

"But I will never use a weapon in real life."

Because weapons are all around us and not everyone will have the commitment like you do to gain the positive effects of practicing a martial art. That means bad people with bad intensions exist. Weapon education is important to not only handle them properly, but to be around them safetly.

These are the things that you need to know about Filipino Martial Arts. Learn the most complete martial art system ever created!

Sometimes known as Arnis/Arnes, Eskrima, or Kali, IMPACT is THE leading subject matter expert on the Filipino Martial Arts in the Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach area. From traditional to modern techniques, Filipino Martial Arts has been able to produce the best martial artists of the world. As the style suggests, the art was born and developed in the Philippines as a means of self defense for oneself, one's family and their land. Today, it has spread throughout the world to gain popularity with military, law enforcement and in the movies. Movies such as 300, The Book of Eli, The Hunted, Resident Evil and the Bourne series, they have all made its way to show how effective and elegant this martial art really is. This art uses all impact, edged and flexible weapons that encompasses the most complete martial arts ever known. Coordination, perception speed and strategy are only a few of the major skill sets that can be gained from this martial art.

Testimonial

See what others are saying about their experience here at Impact.

Impact Martial Arts Acadamy has a wealth of knowledgable instructors who love what they do.

-Ani Hilditch

My son is the one taking classes, but I never feel as though I am just an observing Mom. The entire staff is genuine and awesome.

I have skills to carry with me, friends I will never forget, and memories to last a life time.

-Greg Gent

Here, you are surrounded by a Tribe that makes you feel at home and welcomed. Coaches push you to give it your all. Great place to train.

-Elliott Fisher

This Academy is simply amazing!

-Tamara Rawls

Impact Martial Arts is so impressive with their customer service, children's, and adult programs. The atmosphere is so positive and family oriented that you want to learn more.

-Gil Salang

It's been the best thing I've done with my life. The atmosphere is great and the teachers are patient and understanding. Feels just like home since day 1.

-Juan Reyes

Without a doubt the best place I've ever been for training. the instructors are great at what they do, the students work well together, and there's a genuine sense of belonging.

-Charles Solimon

Great instructors & fundamentals for kids to learn their skills. Awesome family oriented place & they really teach kids discipline & respect!!!

-Elric Santos

Great place to train and grow as a student and individual. The atmosphere here helps you reach your goals while also getting a good workout.

-Lem Tasin

Not in Shape?

You don't have to be in shape to attend classes. At IMPACT, we build strong basic foundations of fitness in a structured format that positively lines up to your fitness goals and at the same time developing yourself at the champion level.